Sampling and analysis or visual examination of soil to assess its status and use potential is
widely practiced from plot to national scales. However, the choice of relevant soil attributes …

This review covers the current and emerging analytical methods used in laboratory, field,
landscape and regional contexts for measuring soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration in …

Soil organic carbon (SOC) is closely tied to soil health. However, additional biological
indicators may also provide insight about C dynamics and microbial activity. We used SOC …

Background Plant roots assemble microbial communities both inside the roots and in the
rhizosphere, and these root-associated microbiomes play pivotal roles in plant nutrition and …

Agricultural microplastic pollution has become a growing concern. Unfortunately, the
impacts of microplastics (MPs) on agricultural soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics have not …

Soil quality is defined as the capacity of the soil to perform multiple functions, and can be
assessed by measuring soil chemical, physical and biological parameters. Among soil …

Soil health encompasses a range of biological, chemical, and physical soil properties that
sustain the commercial and ecological value of agroecosystems. Monitoring soil health …

Tillage intensity affects soil microbiological activity in many ways, often driven by changes in
soil organic C (SOC) content. The magnitude and direction of those changes, however …

The performance of no-till (NT) in temperate regions may be enhanced through the
integration of additional conservation practices such as cover cropping and crop rotations …

Biodiversity loss, an important consequence of agricultural intensification, can lead to
reductions in agroecosystem functions and services. Increasing crop diversity through …